The HeatTrak Homeowner Blog

Stopping Cold-Air Drafts Around Your Doors

What causes drafts in the first place? Gaps in the construction of your home or an opening that has been left unsealed. That’s why you’ll commonly experience drafts around windows, doors, pipes, an...

How to Thaw Frozen Water Pipes in a Wall

Dealing with frozen pipes can be an unexpected hassle. Catching the problem sooner rather than later is key. Here's how to fix it.

How to Protect Your Pipes from Freezing

Are you frozen in fear at the thought of frozen pipes? Here’s your solution.

Where are the Best Places to Install Snow Melting Mats?

Ever wondered where to place snow melting mats for maximum efficiency? Dive in to uncover prime locations that ensure a snow-free and safe environment during winter.

Making Winters Safe for Your Pets: HeatTrak and Pet Safe Ice Melt

Choose HeatTrak's Snow Melting Mats for pet-friendly, efficient snow removal. Safer than “pet safe” ice melt, and environmentally friendly.

HeatTrak vs. The Snow Blower: Choosing the Right Snow Removal Solution

Snow removal can be a challenging task for homeowners, especially when it comes to clearing driveways and walkways. Two popular options for snow removal are HeatTrak Snow Melting Mats and snow blow...

Do Snow Plows Damage Driveways?

Until it’s been completely covered in snow, you may not have considered how important your driveway is to your overall well-being during the winter months. Your driveway is the means to get safely ...

Get Into Action During Your Snow Day

While many of us remember teenage snow days being delayed by the chore of shoveling, when you have HeatTrak Snow & Ice Melting Mats, your family can spend the day focusing on fun.

Celebrate a Snow Day With a Dinner Party

A snow day is an opportunity to have a quiet day by yourself, or to enjoy a magical gathering of friends. When you’ve got HeatTrak Snow & Ice Melting Mats on your walkways and driveway, you can...

Ways to Chill On Your Snow Day

A snow day is your chance to have a no-excuses play day - especially if you don’t have to spend your time shoveling your walk and driveway. Need some ideas? We’ve got you!

Getting Your Mats Ready for the Winter

Winter is right around the corner, and you can get ahead of it by preparing your snow and ice melting mats. These easy steps will help ensure you’re ready for that first snow day when it arrives.

5 Simple Ways to Get Rid of Snow Without Shoveling

Let’s just cut to the chase: Shoveling snow sucks. It’s wet...it’s cold...it’s exhausting. Sure, it’s technically “good exercise,” but if we’re all being real here, the negatives definitely outweig...

How to Get Your Roof Ready for Snow

Winter might be the most wonderful time of year, but it can do a number on your home. One area that’s hit particularly hard by cold, snowy weather is the roof. Is yours prepared for another season ...

How to Melt a Huge Pile of Snow Fast

While we love how quickly snow plows clear our roadways, we could live without the driveway blockades. So, before you reach for the snow shovel to dig yourself out, read through this guide on how t...